Greater Dandenong Youth Network (GDYN) Ebulletin
March 2013
 
Organisation Profile

Mission Australia Youth Services
29B Langhorne Street Dandenong 

 

Left: New Mission Australia Dandenong Office. Right: the Mission Australia Youth Services Team

Mission Australia's programs:

South East Youth Connection
Youth Connections is a program for young people aged 13-19 years who are struggling with staying engaged and focused at school.The program provides lots of specifically tailored help and support to young people transitioning from school to further education and employment.

Youth Connections is delivered in partnership with the Mission Australia, Taskforce, Southern Health, Link Employment and Training and William Anglis TAFE

Phne 1800 335 106 to make a referral or use the referral form attached.

Testimonial:

“Ericka a young refugee aged 18 years. Youth Connections supported her to minimise the complicated barriers she was facing associated with her settlement including financial difficulties, unstable living arrangements, limited employability skills and low self esteem.
Youth Connections assisted Ericka to find stable accommodation, re-engage in mainstream education and lodge a application to bring her family over to Australia to live with her.  Ericka is looking forward to her future.”

 

Springboad
Springboard aims to provide an intensive youth focussed program to assist those aged 16 - 18 in residential out-of-home care, or young people up to 21 years who have left residential care.

Springboard supports these young people to gain secure long-term employment by re-engaging with appropriate education training and/or supported employment opportunities.

The program is a consortium led by Mission Australia and delivered in partnership with Southern Health, Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau - YouthLinks, Youth Support and Advocacy Service and Berry Street

Phone 1800 335 106 or SMRSpringboard@missionaustralia.com.au to make a referral or use the referral form attached.
 

Aim’n’High
Thsi program aims to assist young mothers in the Greater Dandenong region to complete their mainstream education in a supportive learning environment.

Phone 1800 335 106 for further information or follow the group on Facebook.

 

 

Employment Opportunities

City of Greater Dandenong Youth Services - Generalist Youth Worker (Band 5)
Salary: $ 57,607 - $66,976 Plus Super
Job Type: Full Time
Applications close: Tuesday 2 Apri
Work within a vibrant Youth Services team to develop the skills of young people and provide additional support to individuals as required. Get involved in the facilitation of exciting and responsive youth projects, programs and events utilising a youth participation framework.
For further information: Download Position Description or contact Mark Carter on 9793 2155.

 

WAYSS Ltd - Residential Youth Case Worker
Applications close: Friday 15 March
For further information: Contact WAYSS HR on 9791 6111 or visit WAYSS website for a copy of the position description.

 

 

Program and Events

Muso Network
City of Greater Dandenong Youth Service’s Muso Network presents Jam Nite, to be held on Thursday 4 April 7pm -10pm at The Castle, Hemmings Park, Princes Hwy Dandenong.
This event is free and open to young people aged 12 to 25 years. It’s an opportunity to see some great local talent and all styles of performing are welcome. All sound and musical equipment provided.
For further information: Please contact Youth Services on 9793 2155.

 

Re-opening of the Castle
City of Greater Dandenong Youth Services Muso Network FReeZA Committee present the re opening of the Castle featuring a pop/punk night on Friday 22 March. Awesome bands including Hereos for Hire, Brighter at Night plus many more. This event is fully supervised, no alcohol, no drugs and no smoking.
For further information: Please see flyer attached or contact Youth Services on 9793 2155 or check out Facebook.

 

Transition to Adolescence
Keysborough Secondary College are hosting a Parent Forum in conjunction with Anglicare (Parentzone) and are encouraging parents of young people from Grade 6 to Year 9, from the City of Dandenong to get involved even if their child does not attend Keysborough Secondary College.
For further information: Please contact Natalie Barber at Keysborough College on 0434 035 767
 

Pasifika Young Adults Program
A great opportunity for young people from Maori or Pacific Island (Pasifika) descent who are disengaged or are disengaging from school. Gain skills and learn about viable future pathways into employment.
Information evening Tuesday 19th March from 6pm at Berwick TEC - 25 Kangan Drive, Berwick (Enter building via main entrance)
For further information: Download flyer and expression of interest form or contact Stuart Ireland at sireland@sellen.org.au.

 

Youth focused training programs -
Link employment currently has some training opportunities available to young people in:
- Certificate III in Children Services 
- Community VCAL
- Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing
- Certificate II in Building Construction
- White Card - Work Safety in the Construction Industry
For further information: Please call Link Employment on 03 8710 9800.

 

Apprenticeships Courses in Automotive/Metal trades/Engineering -
For young people interested in gaining an apprenticeship in the Automotive industry and/or Metal trades/engineering this 4 week full time pre-apprenticeship course are perfect. Several apprenticeship opportunities are on offer on completion of the course.
For further information: Download Automotive Trade flyer and Download Metal Trade flyer or contact Mic Smith (Alliance People Solutions) on 0402 213 002.

 

Street Shots-

Hepatitis Victoria is holding a photo competition ‘Street Shots’, to enhance young people’s awareness of, and ability to prevent, viral hepatitis. 
For further information: Download Street Shots flyer and Street Shots information pack or contact Lauren Proudfoot on (03) 9385 9105

 

UN youth conference
The Victorian Conference is the largest residential youth conference in the state of Victoria. It features educational workshops, guest speakers, problem-solving, leadership training and Model United Nations debates.
Open to all students in years 10-12, the conference. The Melbourne Conference will be held from March 8-11 at Oasis Christian Camp in Melbourne's east.

For further information go to conference website

 

Recognising Volunteering
The 2013 City of Greater Dandenong Volunteer Recognition program is now open for nominations.
In partnership with the Greater Dandenong Volunteer Network the City of Greater Dandenong, is once again hosting an event to recognise the important work performed by volunteers in our community and to highlight success stories.
Nominations are invited from local community organisations and business that work with volunteers.
For further information: Download volunteer recognition nomination form attached or contact Leanne Malcolm on 9239 5348 or lmalco@cgd.vic.gov.au.

 

Community Support Program for Asylum Seekers Forum
The Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre together with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship are hosting a forum to explore community supports for Asylum seekers on Bridging Visa E arrangements.
For further information: Download program flyer attached or email Sandrad@smrc.org.au



 

Research and Reports
Victorian government releases exposure draft bill to fine parents when children do not attend school
 
The Bill will introduce a system where parents may be fined when their children do not attend school. The accompanying materials say this will be used 'as a last resort'.
 
Schools will still be required to follow existing processes for the recording, monitoring and follow-up of attendance, including meetings with parents and working with families to address attendance issues. These include a range of supports that schools can use to promote attendance, including early intervention to address what might be driving non-attendance. Submissions are due by 25 March 2013.

For further information: Visit education.vic.gov.au/attendance for more information, including how to make a submission.
 

 

 

New Resources
St Lukes Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter from the publisher of strengths-based resources. 
 

 
Greater Dandenong Youth Network Meetings

Greater Dandenong Youth Network meetings

GDYN February 2013 Meeting Minutes

The next GDYN meeting will play host to the:

 

Greater Dandenong Education Forum - Keeping young people engaged

Thursday 4 April, 9.30am -11am
Dandenong Council Officers - Council Chambers 39 Clow St, Dandenong

For further information and to RSVP: Please contact Jill Wilson on 9793 2155 or jill.wilson@cgd.vic.gov.au   
 


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